Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’
State Supreme Court Decides in Favor of Nasty Reviews
The Oregon Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the legal protection of nasty reviews as free speech. Which reminds me of the ongoing opportunity and problem of reviews. Amazon.com reviews, Yelp reviews, Google, TripAdvisor, and all of them are a combination of powerful, important, and yet also full of problems. Users care and we generally love the idea…
Read MoreYour Startup May Need a Surety Bond
Many new, first-time business owners don’t know about surety bonds until they find out they are required to have them—usually as part of the licensing process. Typically, a government agency in your state or county will require you to have a surety bond. So, if you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, chances are that…
Read MoreLocks & Cameras Aren’t Enough: Maximize Your Security
Keeping your business secure is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. A single security breach, such as theft, can be enough to sink a small business. There are some basic and easy ways you can protect yourself, however, especially for the three most vulnerable areas: your virtual, physical, and legal environments. Keep Your Virtual World…
Read MoreBuying a Franchise: How to Legally Protect Yourself
Purchasing a franchise is not only a large investment, but there are also several aspects of running a business that open you up to liability. Partner with experienced professionals throughout the process of buying and owning a franchise to ensure you are protected. As an experienced franchise lawyer, I work with both franchisees and franchisors…
Read MoreStarting a Business? 3 Documents You Never Thought You Needed
While starting a business is an exciting endeavor, it does consist of some unexciting elements, like properly filing the required legal documents. Although it’s a mundane process, preparing all the appropriate documents is critical to protecting the future of your business. Bypass this step, and you are sure to get caught with your pants down…
Read MoreBusiness Formation: A Crucial Component for Entrepreneurs
We’ve all seen advice from the Internet that looks far from credible. There are the questionable websites promising countless get rich quick schemes. Weight loss is as simple as a eating this, trying out this miracle drink, or purchasing the newest stair stepper. My personal favorite is Facebook advice from Joe Somebody who specializes in…
Read More5 Easy-to-Make Mistakes That Can Sink Your Business
It is an unfortunate fact that many businesses fail within the first few years. While it may be a combination of reasons, such as bad marketing plans, insufficient funds to keep up with orders, or lack of stuff, it is never easy to have a business fail. Here is look at five common mistakes that…
Read More9 Essential Policies to Improve Your Internal Collections
As a commercial collection law group, we are always asked by small business owners about the best practices for internal collection efforts. Here are the some of the major items that should be included in any businesses’ commercial collection activities. Related Article: 6 Best Practices in Billings and Collections Determine the acceptable time period for…
Read MoreThe Growing Problem of Fraud
Corruption, embezzlement, fraud, these are all characteristics which exist everywhere. It is regrettably the way human nature functions, whether we like it or not. What successful economies do is keep it to a minimum. No one has ever eliminated any of that stuff. ~Alan Greenspan According to the Small Business Administration small businesses lose on…
Read MoreProduct Liability Law in Additive Manufacturing: 4 Tips to Make Sure You’re Covered
Additive manufacturing, a.k.a. 3D printing, is one of the most important advances in manufacturing, period. And with 3D printers becoming more available (and affordable) every day, anyone can become a manufacturer, from an engineering student making single parts to a startup hoping to sell millions of customizable products. The possibilities are exciting, but it’s also…
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